Past Events
Past Events
[POSTPONED] Educator Workshop: Freedom Day! Teaching Civil Rights Taking Action
More than 60 years after the Freedom Day School Boycott of 1964, join educators and curators from the Museum of the City of New York and New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture to reflect on the legacy of this historic civic action and how we can take inspiration from the past to act for a better future.
A Time of Thanks
Learn about the roots of the Thanksgiving holiday in New York City and create a tree of gratitude to bring home with you!
New York at Its Core 1-Year Anniversary Celebration
Enjoy free admission November 13–19, plus a big party on November 19 with a silent disco, birthday cake, musical performances, and more!
Mi Ciudad Cuentos
In a city as diverse as ours, there are millions of stories to tell! Build your Spanish vocabulary through stories and hands-on experiences.
Past Event: Block by Block: Christopher Gray's New York
A conversation about the legacy of architectural historian and journalist Christopher Gray (1950-2017) led by Paul Goldberger.
Educator Evening: Art in the Open
Look back at fifty years of public art in the city on a free curator-led tour.
Past Event: Faith in the Five Boroughs
Join Dr. Debbie Almontaser, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, and Pastor Kenneth Hart as they discuss what faith means in New York City today.
Exhibitions
Songs of New York
Playful, kinetic, and full of surprises, Songs of New York is an immersive interactive experience that introduces visitors to a full range of music from and about New York City.
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.
